The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 401

Soren enunciated slowly and emphatically, but if this was um being sentimental and sincere, I didn’t buy it for a second.

“You can’t leave me because you need my blood,” I replied.

“No.” Edward shook his head. “My disease is almost cured. A year ago, I went to Rouche for treatment. They invented a new therapy specifically for people with my blood type.”

That explained why he looked healthy enough to blend in with the average person. Yet, despite being close to recovery, he had come to Medhelanon instead of spending Brigidlia with his family.

Seriously, all of this just to get under my skin?

Edward leaned closer and took my hands in his. “You and Soren are impossible. It won’t work. But you and me? I’m recovering soon. With my feelings for you… Do you understand? We can start over. We can be together again.”

“Are you insane, Edward? You just blamed me for your family’s problems today! And now you want us to be together again?”

flickered in his eyes. “You’re right about one thing. My family won’t accept you now.”

nothing. I genuinely suspected he needed mental help, just

didn’t want to hear any of these

agreed to start over with you, it wouldn’t matter. What you’re doing is illegal! You’ll end up in prison!”

Edward didn’t move.

me?” I said again,

I do, you’ll just run back to Soren. If it weren’t for him, you wouldn’t be so determined to divorce me

The problems between us have never had anything to do with anyone else. Even if Soren didn’t exist,

closer. “The two of

from him as possible, but his question told

those years we were together.

him

lying? Or are you afraid of what I’ll think if you tell the truth?”